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May 25, 2023May 25, 2023Chicago Reviews

Blowing the whistle on the inconsistent The Whistleblower

Photo by Charles Osgood The title of The Band’s Visit playwright Itamar Moses’ latest play, The Whistleblower, evokes thoughts of selfless and […]

May 1, 2023May 1, 2023Chicago Reviews

Shattered Globe’s London Road is a compelling, original portrayal of what is left behind after murders intrude on your life

Photo by Michael Brosilow I just got home from a brilliant production of a truly original play that defies easy definition. It’s […]

October 27, 2022October 27, 2022Chicago Reviews

“The Locusts” is a good idea with strong acting ruined by inconsistent writing and a poor set design

Jennifer Rumberger’s The Locusts, now playing at Theater Wit in a production by The Gift Theatre, is grounded by excellent acting, especially […]

May 24, 2022May 24, 2022Chicago Reviews

The Chinese Lady examines a little-known piece of history as it presents a timely exploration of the “other” in America

Lloyd Suh’s The Chinese Lady, about the life of Afong Moy, the first Chinese woman to come to America, is a remarkable […]

November 30, 2021November 30, 2021Chicago Reviews

This is not your childhood Cindy Lou Who: Veronica Garza shines in uneven “Who’s Holiday”

It must be said: Veronica Garza is a force to be reckoned with. The multi-talented performer gets the chance to show off […]

October 13, 2021October 13, 2021Chicago Reviews

Masterful acting helps “This Wide Night” show the human side of ex-cons

Society tells us that convicts must “pay their debt” before it will allow them to re-assimilate into the world. But anyone who […]

March 21, 2020March 24, 2020Articles

Coronavirus forces theatres to try novel approaches

“I know someone like you understands the importance—the all-consuming social importance of live theater.” — Mark Lew, from Teenage Dick As the […]

October 21, 2019October 21, 2019Chicago Reviews

A visit home reveals both internal and external dysfunction in the poignant and funny “Kentucky”

Review by Karen Topham, ChicagoOnstage, member American Theatre Critics Association. Photo by Claire Demos. Leah Nanako Winkler’s Kentucky, now playing at Theater […]

October 5, 2019October 5, 2019Chicago Reviews

“Be Here Now” finds beauty in the darkness of life

Review by Karen Topham, ChicagoOnstage, member American Theatre Critics Association. Photo by Evan Hanover. The first time I drove down to Theatre […]

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April 12, 2019April 12, 2019Chicago Reviews

Theater Wit’s “Admissions” is a perfectly timed piece of scathing satire

Review by Karen Topham, American Theatre Critics Association member; photo by Charles Osgood. No, Jeremy Wechsler is not clairvoyant. The artistic director […]